| Method | Reference |
| Be firm and bold | 7:9; 10:2 |
| Affirm all you see that is good | 7:4 |
| Be accurate and honest | 7:14; 8:21 |
| Know the facts | 11:22-27 |
| Follow up after the confrontation | 7:13; 12:14 |
| Be gentle after being firm | 7:15; 13:11-13 |
| Speak words that reflect Christ’s message, not your own ideas | 10:3; 10:12, 13; 12:19 |
| Use discipline only when all else fails | 13:2 |
Sometimes rebuke is necessary, but it must be used with caution. The purpose of any rebuke, confrontation, or discipline is to help people, not hurt them.